OFFA Events
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The Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs offers a rich programming of scientific, cultural and professional events throughout the year. To stay in the loop, make sure you subscribe to the OFFA Newsletter.
Featured Event
Back-to-school French Fête de la rentrée
Thursday, September 24 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. | West Mall Centre Lounge
The French Fête is the perfect occasion to meet with the SFU Franco community and discover all the resources and opportunities in French on campus during this back-to-school celebration. Enjoy a delicious coffee break, meet the French and bilingual clubs and associations at SFU and win prizes! This unique event is free of charge and open to the entire university community: students, professors, and employees.
Upcoming Events
Information Sessions - Teacher Education Programs: PDP and PLP - French Module
Are you considering teaching in Core French, French Immersion, or the Francophone program in British Columbia? Attend an information session about the Professional Development Program (PDP) and the Professional Linking Program (PLP) - French Modules to learn more about the program and the opportunity to become a teacher in British Columbia.
Upcoming session:
- Monday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Info session: Bilingual Career Opportunities
Wednesday, October 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., online (ZOOM)
Discover the many bilingual career opportunities available to you: Canada Youth Works (CYW), BC Employment, the Explore and Odyssey programs from the Ministry of Education, services offered by the Economic Development Corporation, government jobs, and more. This event is open to everyone at SFU who speaks French. Whether you’re just starting or nearing the end of your studies, it’s always a good time to learn about the opportunities available to you.
Registration is required by Monday, October 12.
Virtual Info Night - Options in French at SFU
Wednesday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. (online - In French)
Did you know that Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers several bilingual study options, allowing students to continue learning in French beyond High School? Join us on Zoom Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30 PM (Vancouver time) and discover all the possibilities: Bilingual programs and courses, scholarships, and student life.
This virtual info session is ideal for grade 11 & 12 students and parents. Presented in French.
Virtual Info Night - Options in French at SFU
Wednesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m. (online - in English)
Did you know that Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers several bilingual study options, allowing students to continue learning in French beyond High School? Join us on Zoom Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM (Vancouver time) and discover all the possibilities: Bilingual programs and courses, scholarships, and student life.
This virtual info session is ideal for grade 11 & 12 students and parents. Presented in English.
Virtual Info Session for School Counsellors - Options in French at SFU
Wednesday, November 18 at 12 p.m. (Online)
Did you know that Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers several bilingual study options, allowing students to continue learning in French beyond High School? Join us on Zoom Wednesday, November 18 at noon and discover all the possibilities: Bilingual programs and courses, scholarships, and student life.
This information session is intended for high school counsellors. Presented in English.
DELF-DALF Exams at SFU's Exam Centre
November 25-28 * | Burnaby, Surrey & Vancouver Campus*
Would you like to obtain international recognition of your French language skills, valid for life? Or are you interested in the Teacher Education Program - French Module?
Assess and certify your level of French with the DELF and DALF exams offered here at SFU!
* Schedule and location may vary depending on your level.
Vancouver SunRun 2027: Join the SFU Franco Team!
Sunday, April 18, 2027 | Vancouver
Do you run or walk? Would you like to join a dynamic team and train on campus? Join the SFU Franco team for the next SunRun, taking place on Sunday, April 18, 2027, in Vancouver! Contact the organizer, Laurence Gagnon, with any questions!
More info coming soon!
Past Events
- French for the Future Local Forum (April 30, 2026)
- SunRun with SFU Franco (April 19, 2026)
- Printemps de la Francophonie - 16th edition (March 1- April 2, 2026)
- Info Session - Intership Project : Young Canada Works (YCW) (October 29, 2025)
- Info Session - Your Options in French at SFU (October 30, 2025)
- « French for the Future » Local Forum in Vancouver (April 30, 2025)
- Bilingual Info Session: Public Service Careers (April 2, 2025)
- Printemps de la Francophonie - 15th edition (March 1- 31, 2025)
- Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final (March 21, 2025)
- Celebrate Multilingual SFU (February 24 – March 1, 2025)
- Book launch Dorothée-Myriam Kellou, Nancy-Kabylie (Decembrer 9, 2024)
- Radio-Canada Citizen Conversation (November 21, 2024)
- Info evening - Your options in French at SFU (November 21, 2024)
- American Election Night (November 5, 2024)
- Conference “Les Ranchers francophones” presented by Maurice Guibord (October 30, 2024)
- Activity for Students: Pottery Painting (October 20, 2024)
- Conference “The challenge of humanitarian responses in this era of polycrisis” by François Audet, Université du Québec à Montréal (October 16, 2024)
- The British Columbia provincial election campaign, a discussion with Nicolas Kenny, moderated by Jérémie Cornut (October, 2 2024)
- Back-to-school French Fête | OFFA's 20th Anniversary (September 17, 2024)
- Salon du livre de Vancouver (May 23-25, 2024)
- Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2024)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2024)
- «J'enseigne en Français» Conference (February 16, 2024)
- Administrators' Network Conference (February 15, 2024)
- Info Evening - Your Options in French At SFU (November 9, 2023)
- Ricard Foundation Reception & Palme Académique (November 1, 2023)
- Journée sur la recherche en Français à SFU (October 13, 2023)
- Lebanese Film Festival In Canada (September 22-25, 2023)
- Back-To-School French Fête at SFU (September 13, 2023)
- Literary Discussion with Dany Laferrière (June 10, 2023)
- Ma Thèse en 180 Secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2023)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2023)
- Bilingual Job Fair (April 5, 2023)
- Congrès «J'enseigne En Français» (February 17, 2023)
- Get Connect-Ed en Français (January 31, 2023)